Rafael Nadal was given an emotional send-off at the French Open on Sunday as he was joined by his former rivals on court.

Roger Federer said he was “not going to miss it” after returning to the French Open to honour his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal. The tournament got underway on Sunday, but the biggest story on the opening day was about a retired player who wasn’t even in the draw.

Rafael Nadal, who turns 39 on June 3, had said at Roland Garros that he hasn't touched a racquet for months, but uncle Toni reckoned that at some point he'll want to get in shape for exhibitions.

Roger Federer, one of Rafael Nadal's greatest rivals and dearest friends, opened up about the Spaniard's emotional farewell ceremony at Roland Garros, which moved the tennis world on Sunday.

For Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal‘s retirement ceremony at the Roland Garros was “perfect“. The much-awaited ceremony took place at the The post Roger Federer Almost Moved to Tears During Roland Garros’ Emotional Tribute to Rafael Nadal appeared first on FirstSportz.

Rafael Nadal is content in retirement. He says he hasn't swung a tennis racket in the six months since the final match of his remarkable career.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka didn’t hesitate when asked to name the greatest tennis player of all time among Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal.

Nadal and Djokovic played each other 60 times, the most matches between two men in the Open era of tennis, which began in 1969. Djokovic led the series 31-29, taking their final encounter in the second round of the Paris Olympics last year, although Nadal led 8-2 in French Open matchups.

In his pre-tournament press conference, Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed all his admiration for Nadal: "I was lucky that I never faced him at Roland Garros, because I think it wouldn't have been a very fun experience. I faced him on the red clay, but everyone knows how incredible his connection with this tournament was.